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❓ Question regarding the acquisition, tendering process, and approvals for a housing development in Midland, WA, announced in a media statement. The response details dates, costs, tender information, and approval status.

AnsweredQoN 5440Legislative Assembly

Asked

10 May 2016

Member

Mr M. McGowan

Portfolio

Housing

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I refer to the Minister’s media statement of 17 March 2016, "78 New Units Coming to the Heart of Midland", and ask: (a) on what date was the land for the development acquired from the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA); (b) what was the cost of the acquisition to the Housing Authority; (c) on what dates was the Tender for the partnership arrangement with Psaros released and awarded; (d) how many submissions for the Tender were received; (e) if the partnership arrangement wasn’t tendered, how did the arrangement with Psaros transpire; (f) what specific statutory and regulatory approvals have already been received for the development; and (g) what specific statutory and regulatory approvals are still required for construction to commence?

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Answered

14 June 2016

Responded by

Minister representing the Minister for Housing

Response time

35 days

The Housing Authority advises:
(a) Lot 602 Yelverton Drive, Woodbridge was acquired on 16 December 2013.
(b) $1 237 500.
(c) 17 March 2014 and 7 October 2014 respectively.
(d) Five.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) None to date.
(g) A development approval and a building permit.

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